Celebrate National Poem in Your Pocket Day! Select a poem that you like and carry it with you to share with coworkers, family, and friends. The library will have a variety of poetry to choose from.
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play at Preschool Storytime! Come and build essential early literacy skills and foster a love of reading. Designed for children ages 3-5.
Chair Yoga/Meditation
Join us for an hour of chair yoga and meditation; stretch, breathe, and take care of your body.
Robert Warren leads this popular qi gong class, a mind-body-spirit practice that improves one's mental and physical health by integrating posture, movement, and breathing technique.
Stop by for FREE Tax Preparation help generously provided by AARP.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers free tax preparation to anyone of any age - especially if you are 50 or older or can't afford paid tax preparation.
Babies and toddlers ages 0-18 months and their caregivers will enjoy songs, lap-sits and rhymes that foster early literacy skills.
Baby Sign Storytime with Monta Briant
Join us for "Sign-a-Story Circle Time" with Baby Sign Language Basics author, Monta Z. Briant. Parents learn how to use ASL signs for early communication with their babies through stories, songs, and other fun activities.
Please join us with your young ones for Preschool Storytime & Craft!
Ms. Sandy will have fun stories, songs, and a special craft to share!
This event takes place every Thursday!
Storytime for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Join us for a storytime that fosters early literacy! Features books, songs, action rhymes, and finger plays that invite participation. Ages 1-5. Every Thursday.
Toddler Storytime
Join us Thursday mornings at 10am for stories, songs, finger games and more!
Come let your baby or toddler learn about the world by exploring. Little ones are able to make noise, play, and meet new friends. This is a loosely structured, baby-led program of play, stories, bubbles, songs and more.
Baby/Toddler Storytime
Join us as we read, sing, and dance this special Storytime, which encourages a love of reading and builds essential early literacy skills. A unique craft follows each Storytime.
Let's Play, Thursdays!
Bring the kiddos to the library every Thursday morning for a variety of play! Storytime, crafts, dancing, songs and most of all FUN!
Morning Book Club
Love to read and talk about books? Join the Morning Book Club!
RB Thursday Morning Book Club
Come meet other book lovers and join in a lively discussion of this month's book selection, "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at the RB Branch Library.
Children learn simple signing in a fun, storytime format.
Join Ms. Camille and Ms. Melissa every Thursday at the OB Rec Center for storytime and free play for children 0 to 5 years old. Each week children will have the opportunity to explore and socialize and so will their caregivers!
The Tierrasanta Library Monthly Book Club is held every 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00 am-11:15 am. This month's selection is The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.
Please join us!
April is the Month of the Military Child. Fleet and Family Services will have an informational table in the lobby.
Fun & Games for Seniors
Open to the public and are free of charge. Play variety board games.
Ages 0-5
Show off your moves while making new friends at our dance party!
Preschool storytime for babies, toddlers, and all preschoolers!
Welcome families to Stay and Play. This program is focused towards children 0-5 years old and their caregivers. Every Thursday we will offer free play.
Virtual Preschool Storytime with Ms Rebecca
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month for a virtual storytime via Zoom, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Questions? Call 858-581-9934.
Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan
I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes. Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.. Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob
Live Interactive Video Preschool/Kindergarten Drawing Class with Mr. Luan
I'll show kids how to draw basic shapes. Then we'll add other elements to those shapes to create popular objects like people, bunnies, cars, fish, caterpillars, houses, etc.. Throughout the lessen I'll have them color parts of those ob
Toddler and Preschool Storytime
Recommended for ages 2-5, this storytime program includes books, songs, games, and early literacy fun! A to-go craft will be provided at the end.
Pre-School Story Time in the Park
Kensington-Normal Heights Librarians will share stories, songs, and bubbles with children ages 3-5. Older and younger siblings welcome! Bring a blanket to sit on the grass.
Join in as we read, sing, dance, and play in this special storytime meant to encourage a love of reading and build essential early literacy skills.
Stay for an after-storytime craft project featuring a new craft each week.
Children 0-5 years old and their caregivers are invited to join us for Odi Buddies! We will sing songs, do rhymes, fingerplays, shake our shakers and have fun!
Please join Miss Ellie for storytime, songs, and some fun!
Zumba for Kids
Come and enjoy our free Zumba for Kids program for babies and toddlers. This program involves music and movement to help kids strengthen their motor skills.
Ever wondered about the Central Library? Are you a frequent visitor and want to learn more? Or are you from out of town, and just here for the day?
Baby Sign Storytime w/Miss Monta!
Learn to use simple ASL signs to open a window into a baby and child's mind, lowering frustration, and enhancing bonding, speech, and literacy with music, stories, puppets, parachute & bubbles, all with ASL signs.
After Preschool Storytime, we will be hosting a Stay and Play!
Parents and Caregivers- play with your children or watch them as they play with other children.
Zoom Book Club: Bossypants
Can’t make it to our in-person book club at the Carmel Mountain Ranch Library? Try this virtual alterative! A limited number of this month’s selection will be available at the Circulation Desk.
Digital Navigator
The Digital Navigator Program offers free, one-on-one assistance to help improve computer skills or get basic tech support.
The Paradise Gardeners is a 501(c)(3), tax exempt organization that contributes to Southeastern San Diego’s diverse communities in areas of civic engagement, tree planting and other improvements, and educating community members in the disciplines
Tai Chi Moving for Better Balance (Tai Ji Quan) has been shown to improve balance and mobility and reduce the risk of falls. People of all ability levels are welcome. This class can be conducted from a seated or standing position. 
In this Japanese tradition, a professional storyteller reveals a series of illustrations contained in a storybox as the narrative unfolds. Before TV & comic books existed in Japan, there was Kamishibai (kami = paper; shibai = theatre).&n
Get crafty at the library every week! Each week there will be a unique craft that is fun for all ages. All supplies will be provided.
Pen to Paper Writing Group
Whether you’re new to creative writing or have been at it for years, come join this fun, weekly drop-in class. You’ll learn techniques to polish your writing craft in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Knit and Crochet Circle
Bring your knit and crochet projects and socialize with fellow stitchers! All levels welcome; however, no instruction is provided.
Drop in to our informal group, which offers an opportunity for adults to get together, and bring a project to work on.
Whether you are a beginning or seasoned knitter, you are welcome to join in the fun.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center information table
Southern Caregiver Resource Center (SCRC) is the leading provider of free caregiver support services for families caring for frail older adults and adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders in San Diego County.
Chess Club
Interested in achieving better brain function while improving your memory, cognitive abilities, and strategic thinking? Then play chess!
Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world.
Need to finish some homework, work on a project, study for a test, or just relax and read a book away from the distractions at home?
Family Art Project: Spring Flowers
Welcome Spring with flowers! Using recycled cardboard, aluminum foil and tissue paper, visual artist Stacie Greene shows you how to make your own flower collage.
All ages welcome, while supplies last. Sponsored by SRFOL.
San Diego Central Library hosts SOAR Academy students and their art in a YTC Art Show
Enjoy the art of students from SOAR Academy and listen as their work and inspiration is described.
Art Club for Children: Styrofoam Printmaking
Join the educators of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego in the magic of printmaking!
Printmaking is one of the fine arts that involves making a "master plate" which can be used to make multiple images.
Chess Club
All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced.
All ages, children and adults!
Game of Go Club
Please join us in the Community Room on Thursdays to play the game of Go! Players of all experience levels are welcome to join, and the library will provide 13 x 13 boards you can use to play with others.
Join us monthly for a screening of feature films that were adapted from books. The April selection is The Lovely Bones, starring Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, and Stanley Tucci. We hope to see you there!
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8th: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK @ THE LIBRARY
Kids K through 8: having trouble with that homework? Need a little help? Our friendly Homework Coaches will provide assistance and guide you through your school assignments.
Homework Help
Study and get help from our homework coaches!
Please check in with library staff if you have questions.
Subject to change based on volunteer availability.
Come to the PB Library a half-hour before our monthly Book Discussion to get to know your fellow readers better over tea and light refreshments.
Board Game Afternoon and Learn To Play DnD!
Have someone in your family that is curious about DnD? Join us every Thursday at 3:30pm for our weekly board game afternoon and DnD session!
Chess Club
Chess is played by over 600 million people and is the most popular game in the world. We welcome players with all levels of chess experience from beginners to advanced. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes
The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.
Featuring a music studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!
SD Opera - Discovering Voices: Career Paths in the Arts
FREE and open to all, but great for Grades 9 to 12, College and young Graduates!
TODAY'S CLASS WILL MEET IN THE IDEA LAB.
Create-it Thursday: Milloo's Mind
Join us the celebrate and explore Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) Heritage Month and Arab American Heritage Month. We’ll be reading “Miloo’s Mind” and having a bookmark craft!
Arts and Crafts /Artes y Artesanía
Get messy, make mistakes, and prepare to make ART!
Join us every Thursday to get creative!
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¡Ensúciate, comete errores y prepárate para hacer ARTE!
Do you enjoy playing chess or have you always wanted to learn? Chess increases problem solving skills, abstract reasoning, creative and strategic thinking, and pattern recognition. Best of all, it’s fun to play!
Book Group: The Color of Water
Join us for the Pacific Beach Library's monthly book discussion! Our group meets in a hybrid format, so you can choose whether you'd prefer to join us in-person in the PB Library's Community Room or virtually (please send an email to cwainwr
Join us every other Thursday for fun sensory play, arts & craft, & fun games. For kids age 3 to 8 years old.
Crochet Club
Join us for an hour of crocheting at the library! You can use our supplies, or bring your own projects. Ask questions, learn the basics, or talk to other crocheters while practicing the craft.
Spring into STEAM : DNA Detective program
Explore DNA mysteries through hands-on labs and challenges. Using tools like VR, electronics, and forensics, tackle topics like DNA replication, mutations, and genetic traits while honing problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Explore DNA mysteries through hands-on labs and challenges. Using tools like VR, electronics, and forensics, tackle topics like DNA replication, mutations, and genetic traits while honing problem-solving and teamwork skills.
Thursday Adventures for School Age Kids: Board Game Time and Magna Tiles
Bring your friends or family to the library and play one of our many board games or with Magna Tiles.
Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center
Join us every Thursday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm for Chess in the 1st floor Mary Hollis Clark Conference Center, off of the main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.
Do you love competitive board game classics like Jenga, Dominoes, Uno, Monopoly, or maybe relaxing by working on a jigsaw puzzle? Drop by the Legler Benbough Teen IDEA Lab with your friends and play!
The Teen Game Room is open! Come check out our Nintendo Switch and PS5. Teens regularly play Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Fortnite, Gang Beasts and more.